SSR won't shift out of PARK

[RoadsterJim]

WOW I had that issue but it was the ignition module. It could still be the problem. It could be the anti theft is messing up.

[Greg Ducato]

Thanks for posting the fix on this, it may help someone else down the line. Since yours seems to be the highest milaege SSR you are more or less pioneering for the rest of us so we know what some of the weak points and limitations may be in years to come. I know it's a big responsibility but you have big shoulders John

[ssrtruck]

This sounds like {no, not the ignition switch) the system doesn't recognise the shifter is in park. That broken wire that was found may not be the only one. When you put it in park, can you take it out now with out depressing the brake pedal? and does the key turn all the way back, or just back far enough to shut off the engine? I think now, it is possibly a low voltage issue that is linked to the security system. Who knows, so complex are these little trux.

[burchtree11]

at my local Chevy dealer, when a vehicle comes in with electrical
problems and has an after market anti-theft system they first thing they
do is disconnect that system and go from there.

[paulsciortino]

I had the same problem - I couldn't remove the key.
After i replaced the ignition switch, The problem has been resolved.

[WOW_FCTR]

I couldn't figure it out on my own....so I am taking it in to the dealer tomorrow and see what they say...stay tuned.

[WOW_FCTR]

Well...I haven't made it yet....in case anyone was wondering...
Maybe tomorrow.

[OP]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Well...I haven't made it yet....in case anyone was wondering...
Maybe tomorrow.

no time like the present

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by OP

no time like the present

Yea...I would have done it in the past so it would be done already, but I lost the keys to the time machine

[ssr71]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Yea...I would have done it in the past so it would be done already, but I lost the keys to the time machine

Doc Brown has them.

[WOW_FCTR]

ok...spent all day charging the battery so that I can take it to the dealer tomorrow....I just unhooked the charger and disconnected the battery without testing it though because rain clouds just appeared out of no where.

(How many weeks ago did this start???)

[js73751]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

(How many weeks ago did this start???)

I feel your pain. It happened right after you jinxed yourself by posting that you never had an ignition switch problem!
Well it was my truck that has a problem (was not ignition switch) and it too is finally making it to the dealer this week.
Joe

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by js73751

I feel your pain. It happened right after you jinxed yourself by posting that you never had an ignition switch problem!
Well it was my truck that has a problem (was not ignition switch) and it too is finally making it to the dealer this week.
Joe

I have stopped saying things never happen to me!!!....well except I never win the big money in the lottery

[WOW_FCTR]

Ok....SSR shifts out of park....I can now take the key out.....I think the fan went

This connector had a ground wire the got cut


But after splicing in a new wire, it looks like more wires (or connections) failed


So I purchased a new connector and had it installed.


This connector was located under the shifter.



I will have to check out my fan, but I am sure that messing around with jumping the SSR when the battery was drawn down because I could not get the key out, has damaged the fan in some way as the engine got hotter than it has been in 4 years and it was only 60 degrees out.

[OP]

Glad to read you got it fixed! We will all be checking out wires and connectors now, thanks for being the guinea pig

Sorry to read about the fan, but order Mike's replacement is my advice.

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by OP

Glad to read you got it fixed! We will all be checking out wires and connectors now, thanks for being the guinea pig

Sorry to read about the fan, but order Mike's replacement is my advice.

I have an OEM replacement in my garage....I was thinking about just swapping it out....I KNOW I should go with Mike's replacement, but I'm trying not to spend too much money before I know whether I continue to have a job after Oct., when my work contract is up for rebid.

[OP]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

I have an OEM replacement in my garage....I was thinking about just swapping it out....I KNOW I should go with Mike's replacement, but I'm trying not to spend too much money before I know whether I continue to have a job after Oct., when my work contract is up for rebid.

Understood,
I still run my OEM, but have Mike's still in a box just waiting for mine to stop running or for me to stop running...whichever comes first

[ssrtruck]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Ok....SSR shifts out of park....I can now take the key out.....I think the fan went


I will have to check out my fan, but I am sure that messing around with jumping the SSR when the battery was drawn down because I could not get the key out, has damaged the fan in some way as the engine got hotter than it has been in 4 years and it was only 60 degrees out.

PROBIBLY BLEW THE FAN FUSE WHEN JUMP STARTING IT.

[ssr71]

Originally Posted by ssrtruck

PROBIBLY BLEW THE FAN FUSE WHEN JUMP STARTING IT.

That's what I was going to suggest checking first too. Kinda hard to think the fan itself would be toast from jump starting.

[OP]

Originally Posted by ssr71

That's what I was going to suggest checking first too. Kinda hard to think the fan itself would be toast from jump starting.

VERY common for the fan to die from improper jump starting...just fyi

yes the fuse will die, but fan can follow.

[cruzned]

hang in there John! Hey, on an off note, I see that one of your neighbors across from the farm fresh in VB just got a new clubmanS! I am so loving that car!

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by ssrtruck

PROBIBLY BLEW THE FAN FUSE WHEN JUMP STARTING IT.

Originally Posted by ssr71

That's what I was going to suggest checking first too. Kinda hard to think the fan itself would be toast from jump starting.

Well then....I guess that should be the first thing I check...

[WOW_FCTR]

Forgot to mention that the fan was ok.....and I'm driving it again....

[MnMsToy]

Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Forgot to mention that the fan was ok.....and I'm driving it again....

Glad to read you are driving it. Let us know when you hit 170K.

[ssrtruck]

Bump. Thread Contains Pics Of Shifter Cover Off

[Menno]

Hello,

My car stays at this moment at the gasoline station in Holland....
The shiftlever works as before, but the ssr stay in P position for real and digital on the dashbord. Breaking lights rear are working normal.
I have tried to read most of the treats. Is take away the negatif side of th battry connection for 5 minutes an oiption?

Suggestions are more than welcome! Greats Menno

[Purple Penelope]

Originally Posted by Menno

Hello,

My car stays at this moment at the gasoline station in Holland....
The shiftlever works as before, but the ssr stay in P position for real and digital on the dashbord. Breaking lights rear are working normal.
I have tried to read most of the treats. Is take away the negatif side of th battry connection for 5 minutes an oiption?

Suggestions are more than welcome! Greats Menno

Yes....that should be done 1st. Let us know if it worked or not. Ignition switch is next.

John.....how do you suppose the wire became broken under the shift plate......just wear & tear???

[poppa]

Originally Posted by Menno

Hello,

My car stays at this moment at the gasoline station in Holland....
The shiftlever works as before, but the ssr stay in P position for real and digital on the dashbord. Breaking lights rear are working normal.
I have tried to read most of the treats. Is take away the negatif side of th battry connection for 5 minutes an oiption?

Suggestions are more than welcome! Greats Menno

This sounds to me like the shift cable on the transmission is either broken or disconnected. You will have to get under the truck and take a look. I don't believe that this is an electrical problem. Hope this helps

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by Purple Penelope

John.....how do you suppose the wire became broken under the shift plate......just wear & tear???

Yes, I would guess moving the wire back and forth a lot caused it to break.